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Russia's Novaya Gazeta closes after three decades under government pressure

  • Novaya Gazeta, Russia's most celebrated independent newspaper, closed its Moscow offices on November 9, 2020.
  • The closure was due to relentless pressure from government officials, including being labeled a 'foreign agent'.
  • The newspaper was the last major independent media outlet critical of the Kremlin that remained active in Russia.
  • Banks stopped processing readers' donations to Novaya, its only legal income source, leading to its closure.
  • The closure marks the end of an era for independent journalism in Russia, with the spirit of its fearless reporting expected to live on.

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  1. Novaya Gazeta closure announced

    Novaya Gazeta, Russia's most prominent independent newspaper, announces its closure.

  2. Novaya Gazeta closes Moscow office

    Novaya Gazeta closes its Moscow office, citing relentless government pressure.

  3. Authorities label Novaya Gazeta a 'foreign agent'

    Russian authorities label Novaya Gazeta a 'foreign agent' and order it to vacate its Moscow premises.

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    Novaya Gazeta cites official pressure

    Novaya Gazeta cites relentless pressure from government officials as the reason for its closure.

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